The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 120i Steptronic 5-door (15 - 16) vs. Volvo V40 Cross Country D3 Geartronic (18 - 18)

€ 30,700
BMW 120i Steptronic 5-door (15 - 16) BMW 120i
€ 32,500
 Volvo V40 Cross Country D3 Geartronic (18 - 18) Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
€ 30,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,500

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The BMW 120i is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 1.6 inches shorter, 3.6 inches narrower and 1.5 inches lower than the Volvo V40 Cross Country D3.
BMW 120i
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
55.9
Blueprint BMW 120i Steptronic 5-door (15 - 16)
69.5
78.1
57.4
Blueprint Volvo V40 Cross Country D3 Geartronic (18 - 18)
73.1
80.4
69.5 in
Width
73.1 in
78.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.4 in
55.9 in
Height
57.4 in
Blueprint BMW 120i Steptronic 5-door (15 - 16)
105.9
170.4
Blueprint Volvo V40 Cross Country D3 Geartronic (18 - 18)
104.2
172
170.4 in
Length
172 in
105.9 in
Wheelbase
104.2 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 120i
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
3075 lb
Curb Weight
3474 lb
4156 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4398 lb
BMW 120i Steptronic 5-door (15 - 16)
Weight Difference:
399 lb
11.48 %
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3 Geartronic (18 - 18)

General

BMW 120i
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
F20
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission

Engine

BMW 120i
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
D5204T6
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
175 hp
at 4800 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3750 rpm
BMW 120i
175 hp
148 hp
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
BMW 120i
184 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3

Performance

BMW 120i
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
138 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
7.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

328 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 120i

62 mph 62
mph

390 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 Cross Country D3

▶ REPLAY
17.57 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.47 lb/hp
BMW 120i
17.57 lb/hp
23.47 lb/hp
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 120i
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
51 mpg
BMW 120i
42 mpg
51 mpg
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
33 mpg
city
44 mpg
No data
highway
56 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
577 mi
Range
838 mi
BMW 120i
577 mi
838 mi
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
Environmental Impact
106.1 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
94.6 kWh
BMW 120i
106.1 kWh
94.6 kWh
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP) 36BG-BI
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
195 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 120i
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1080 lb
Maximum Payload
924 lb
10.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft
34 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
29.2 cu ft